Australian delegations visited Palau on May 1 to discuss the two countries’ maritime security cooperation. The visiting Australian Maritime Defense team was led by Pacific Islands and Maritime Security Director Warren Thornton along with Wing Commander Jonathon Durden, Pacific Patrol Boat Systems Program Office Director Mr. Ian Smith and Desk Officer-Palau Mr. Chris Kelly. Australian […]
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Japan pledges 400 million yen to help beef up Palau’s maritime security
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Japan Japan had pledged $400 million yen or $3.6 million to help boost Palau’s maritime security, the office of the President in Palau confirmed in a text message yesterday evening, March 11. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. had reportedly signed a […]